Re: get_pid() : enahancement

Alan Cox (alan@lxorguk.ukuu.org.uk)
Wed, 4 Apr 2001 12:05:04 +0100 (BST)

> I was just wondering on the efficiency of get_pid() implemetation... Although
> 'next_safe' concept in this function seems useful but I think we now need a
> robust PID allocator..

get_pid() isnt showing up on kernel profile runs I've seen, and that doesn't
actually suprise me. Its not a normal hot path

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